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The new Uber Eats drone can make up to three six-mile legs for an 18-mile trip.

Uber Eats unveils new delivery drone design

The new drone design allows to carry dinner for up to two people and features six rotors.

30 Oct 2019 8:22 AM IST

WhatsApp needs to step up its game in five areas.

WhatsApp quashes bug that showed notification even for muted chats

With the version 2.19.110 of the WhatsApp for iOS app, the unread notification badge will no longer show on the app...

30 Oct 2019 7:59 AM IST

Teens (ages 13-18) spend 39 per cent of screen time on videos.

More than half of 11-year-olds have smartphones

One-fifth of eight-year-olds or third-graders now have smartphones too.

30 Oct 2019 7:55 AM IST

The employee letter follows widespread criticism of Facebooks ad policy, including from Senator Elizabeth Warren

Facebook employees sign letter opposing political ads policy

The New York Times reported on Monday that more than 250 workers have signed the letter urging Facebook leaders to...

29 Oct 2019 7:14 PM IST

Heres the comparison of pricing, streaming quality and download options to help you pick from the Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video streaming services.

Want to binge watch? New streaming TV services will make you wait

AT&T's forthcoming HBO Max, a streaming service, plans to debut one new episode of its original series per week.

29 Oct 2019 11:10 AM IST

It is unclear why Microsoft is removing the smart digital assistant out of its Windows built-in form.

Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers target sports organizations

The group, also called APT28, has been linked to the Russian government, Microsoft said in a blog post.

29 Oct 2019 11:03 AM IST

Fitbit is trying to persuade investors that it can hang on to users and sell them future devices if it gets them onto its tracking platform, which can store and share health and activity data.

Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit

There is no certainty that the negotiations between Google and Fitbit will lead to any deal, the sources said.

29 Oct 2019 10:58 AM IST

It is not clear when the block button will be widely rolled out, but when rolled out, Spotify will let you block music from any artiste you dont like. (Photo: ANI)

Spotify user base increases in Q3 2019 as podcast engagement goes up

Spotify now boasts 113 million premium subscribers, a 31 per cent year-on-year increase.

29 Oct 2019 10:47 AM IST

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the company will no longer allow fictional depictions of self-harm or suicide, including drawings, memes, or content from films or comics using graphic imagery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram rolls out stricter policy banning self-harm, suicide content

Accounts sharing such content will also be delisted in search or Explore.

29 Oct 2019 10:44 AM IST

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint now have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint now have access to Adobe Creative Cloud...

You can now source relevant images from Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries for your presentation on Microsoft Word or...

29 Oct 2019 8:41 AM IST

The success of blockchain technology is its power to give a whole new world of transparency while cutting down the unnecessary mediums with its smart contracts.

China studying blockchain application for forex

The comment by Lu Lei, comes as Facebook's plan for its Libra digital currency project stirs global interest in the...

28 Oct 2019 10:49 AM IST

The team behind the Rakshak womens safety app.

Finally, a women's safety app that makes sense

Unlike SOS buttons on phones, the Rakshak app, senses a panic situation -- and acts.

28 Oct 2019 10:28 AM IST